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Final step in reaching This summer, some 7,000 all-

star teams in nearly 80 countries around the globe began compet-ing for the chance to claim the most prestigious prize in all of youth sports: the Little League World Series championship.

On Friday, 12 of the last 60 or so teams left standing will begin battling in Bristol to clear the last hurdle toward their ultimate goal — a trip to Williamsport, Penn., for the Little League World Series. The Eastern Regionals

held here will send two teams into that final round of 16 in Pennsylvania, as games take place over the next 10 days.

For the 27th straight year, Bristol is the final step for teams seeking a spot in that annual tour-nament for 11- and 12-year-old baseball players held every year since 1947 in Williamsport, Penn.

Bristol is actually hosting two different regional tournaments over the next 10 days, as it has since Little League expanded its World Series field from eight to 16 teams — half from the United

States — in 2001.The New England Regional

includes champions from the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The Mid-Atlantic Regional includes five state champions from the east coast — Delaware , Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania — along with the District of Columbia.

Each regional sends one repre-sentative to the 16-team World Series (including eight USA regional champs and eight inter-national teams), to be played Aug. 15-25.

The Connecticut representa-tive is Westport Little League, a newcomer to the Regionals in Bristol. Going a perfect 12-0 in district, sectional and state tour-nament play — including a pair of victories over Edgewood in sectional play that eliminated the Bristol team from the tourna-ment — Westport has outscored its opponents by a combined 63-8.

Many of this year’s other compet-itors may be familiar to Bristol fans.

After missing out the past two years, the familiar Capitol City Little League of Washington, D.C., is returning to Bristol as the District of Columbia’s champion. This year will mark the league’s 12th appearance here since 1998. Though the D.C. representative has traditionally not done well at the regional level, last year D.C.’s Northwest Washington Little League handed New Jersey its only loss of the tournament — though that also proved to be D.C.’s only victory.

Almost as familiar to Bristol Little League fans as Capitol City is Rhode Island’s Lincoln Little League, which is making its eighth appearance here since 1999, but first since 2009. Lincoln won the New England Regional and advanced to the World Series twice before, in 2001 and 2004.

Delaware’s Newark National Little League is returning for the third straight year, and also played in Bristol in 1992. Last year, Delaware advanced to the Mid-Atlantic championship game,

By PAUL ANGILLYSTAFF WRITER

EASTERN REGIONAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAYDistrict of Columbiavs. Delaware, 11 a.m.Maine vs.Rhode Island, 2 p.m.Maryland vs.New Jersey, 5 p.m.Opening Ceremonies, 7:35Connecticut vs.Vermont, 8:15 p.m.

SATURDAYMaine vs.Massachusetts, 11 a.m.New York vs.Pennsylvania, 2 p.m.New Hampshire vs.Vermont, 5 p.m.Delaware vs.Maryland, 8 p.m.

SUNDAYDistrict of Columbiavs. Pennsylvania, 11 a.m.Massachusetts vs.Rhode Island, 2 p.m.New Jersey vs.New York, 5 p.m.Connecticut vs.Maine, 8 p.m.

MONDAYDistrict of Columbiavs. Maryland, 11 a.m.Rhode Island vs.Vermont, 2 p.m.Delaware vs.New York, 5 p.m.Connecticut vs.New Hampshire, 8 p.m.

TUESDAYMaryland vs.Pennsylvania, 10 a.m.Maine vs.Vermont, 1 p.m. (NESN)Massachusetts vs.New Hampshire, 4 (NESN)Delaware vs.New Jersey, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAYDistrict of Columbiavs. New York, 10 a.m.New Hampshire vs.Rhode Island, 1 (NESN)Connecticut vs.Massachusetts, 4 (NESN)New Jerseyvs. Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 8New England No. 2 vs. New England No. 3 (NESN), 10New England No. 1 vs. New England No. 4 (NESN), 1

FRIDAY, AUG. 9Mid-Atlantic No. 2 vs. Mid-Atlantic No. 3 (ESPN), 11Mid-Atlantic No. 1 vs. Mid-Atlantic No. 4 (ESPN), 3

SATURDAY, AUG. 10Challenger Game, 1 p.m.New EnglandChampionship, 7 p.m.(ESPN and ESPN3)

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where it suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to New Jersey.

Vermont’s South Burlington Little League is also back from last year, making its fourth appear-ance here (2003 and 2001 were the other times). Not only that, but the team has a nearly unprec-edented six players back from last year’s team that went 2-2 in pool play and gave eventual New England champ Connecticut a

solid challenge in a 4-3 loss in the semifinal round.

New Hampshire’s Rye Little League is also a returning team, although the last time it was here was 2003.

The team hails from a coastal community with a population of

only about 5,000 people.Other teams will be less familiar.Massachusetts’ Newton South

East Little League, coming from a city with four different leagues, is making its first appearance at this level, although other teams from the city have advanced this far.

New York is traditionally one of the toughest state represen-tatives in Bristol, and this year Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Little League of Burnt Hills is making its first appearance as that state’s representative.

New Jersey’s East Greenwich Little League of Clarksboro is not only making its first appearance at the regional level, but also claimed its first ever district title — the first level of tournament play — this summer.

Maine’s Saco/Maremont Little League of Saco is making its third trip to the regional level, but first since 1958.

Pennsylvania’s Lionville Little League, another newcomer, has gone 11-0 and scored 149 runs in those 11 games.

Maryland’s Berlin Little League is also a newcomer to the regional tournament level, but went 10-0 in tournament play so far while outscoring its opponents 96-9.

In the New England and Mid-

Atlantic regional tournaments, each team plays four round-robin games, with the top four teams in each regional pool advancing to the semifinal round. The winners of those games face off for their regional championship with a trip to the Little League World Series at stake.

Last year, Connecticut’s Fairfield American Little League and New Jersey’s Par Troy East Little League of Parsippany advanced to the World Series. In a double-elimination format at the World Series, Connecticut lost its opening game but came back to win a pair before being elimi-nated, while New Jersey went 1-2.

Tokyo Kitasuna Little League of Tokyo, Japan, won the 2012 Little League World Championship, beating Goodlettsville Baseball Little League of Tennessee 12-2 in the championship game.

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Mike Orazzi | StaffDelaware’s Jack Dubecq (5).

Mike Orazzi | StaffNew Hampshire players celebrate after winning a New England semifinal.


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EASTERN REGIONAL TEAM CAPSULESCONNECTICUTWestport Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr18 Harry Azadian 12 R R44 Matthew Brown 12 R R1 Christopher Drbal 13 R R27 Chad Knight 12 R R32 Tatin Llamas 13 R R15 Ricky Offenberg 13 R R3 Max Popken 12 R R42 Alex Reiner 13 R R26 Drew Rogers 12 R R7 Charlie Roof 12 R R5 Matt Stone 13 R RManager: Tim Rogers. Coaches: Brett Reiner, Tom Whelan. League President: Carl McNair. District Administrator: Lou Bleggi. Aunts: Maryellen Holden, Eileen Holden.

ROAD TO BRISTOLTournament Record: 12-0

DistrictBridgeport North End 10-0Trumbull American 14-0Fairfield American 3-0Stratford 16-1Trumbull National 9-3Fairfield National 6-2Fairfield National 5-2SectionEdgewood (Bristol) 8-0Orange 5-3Edgewood 5-3

StateCoginchaug (Durham) 8-2Coginchaug 9-1

TEAM NOTEBOOKThis is Westport Little League’s first trip to the Little League Baseball Eastern Regional Tournament. Westport outscored its opponents 98-17 on the way to a 12-0 record. Adazian, Knight and Popken have led the way on the mound, allow-ing a miniscule 1.4 runs per game. Manager Tim Rogers believes Westport is battle-tested and has the depth in the lineup to do some damage. Westport looks to become the fourth Connecticut team since 2008 to reach the Little League World Series.

DELAWARENewark National Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr3 Brett Callahan 11 L R1 Justin Courter 13 R L8 Joe Davis 12 R R6 Brian Green 13 R R11 Jack Hardcastle 11 R R13 Nathan Hardcastle 13 R R5 David Hawtof 11 R R 12 Eric Ludman 12 L L 10 Jared Owens 13 R L 7 Ryan Miller 13 R R 9 Brandon Sengphachanh 12 R R

2 Nick Sharpe 13 R RManager: John Ludman. Coaches: Joe Popitti, Matt Owens. League President: Howland Redding. Dis-trict Administrator: Frank DiStefa-no. Uncles: Bill Petit, Steve Karvoski.


DistrictWilmington 21-0Newark American 10-0Canal 10-2Canal 3-2StateMOT 14-12Millsboro 12-0

TEAM NOTEBOOKThis is the third consecutive ap-pearance for Newark National Little League in the Eastern Regional Tournament and eighth overall. Speed and defense has been the key, along with solid pitching. Da-vis, Jack Hardcastle, Nathan Hard-castle and Miller have led a staff that has surrendered 16 runs in six games (2.6 per game). Newark can also score runs in bunches and has failed to score 10 runs in a game just once this postseason. Newark looks to become just the second Delaware state champion to reach the Little League World Series.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Capitol City L.L. — Washington, D.C.# / Player Age Bats Thr12 Collin Bosley-Smith 11 R R99 Eli Doroshow 12 R R25 Rory Friel 11 L R2 Isaac Frumkin 12 R R6 Noah Gold 11 L R7 Duncan Hudson 12 R R4 Zach Lordan 12 L R8 Adin McGurk 12 R R1 Kevin Oakley 11 R R13 Sofia Ohanian 12 R R21 Robert Reynolds 12 R R50 Aaron Rosenthal 12 R R9 Aiden Trinity 11 R RManager: Thomas Hudson. Coach-es: Seth Rosenthal, Brice Plebani. League President: Scott Gold. Dis-trict Administrator: Greg Roberts. Uncle: Tom Doyle.


StateBanneker City 10-0Southern District 12-2Capitol Hill 4-0Northwest Washington 5-0Satchel Paige Senators 26-5Banneker City 15-2Northwest Washington 7-1

TEAM NOTEBOOKCapitol City Little League returns

to the Eastern Regional Tourna-ment for the 12th time in its history. The District of Columbia has been permitted to play a district/state tournament in Washington, D.C. to qualify for a berth in the regional. Capitol City has outscored op-ponents 79-10 thus far, reaching double digits in four of seven games. Capitol City got a combined perfect game from two pitchers and also had a big moment when Sofia Ohanian hit a critical two-run home run in a game. Ohanian is the only female International Tournament player in Washington, D.C. Capitol City will try to become the first District of Columbia team to reach the Little League World Series.

MARYLANDBerlin Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr1 Kevin Beck 12 R R2 Ryan Duncan 13 R L21 Cole Gursky 11 R R 8 Matt Kinsey 13 R R 42 Tristan McDonough 13 R R 15 Zach Pletcher 12 R R26 Wes Powell 12 R R44 Jack Rosenberg 12 L L 6 Eli Saulsbury 12 R R22 Hayden Snelsire 12 R R19 Billy Wheatley 12 R R


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EASTERN REGIONAL TEAM CAPSULESManager: Cameron McDonough. Coaches: Eric Snelsire, Darin Sauls-bury. League President: Norman Bunting, Jr. District Administrator: Leo Ehrisman. Uncles: John Flis, Frank Simone.


DistrictPrincess Anne 28-0Fruitland 7-2Pocomoke 15-2Delmar 19-2East Wicomico 21-1West Salisbury 6-2StateBethesda 4-3Elkton 12-2Conococheague 2-0Brunswick 5-1

TEAM NOTEBOOKBerlin Little League outscored its Maryland opponents 96-9 on the way to its first appearance in the Eastern Regional Tournament. Berlin hammered away during district play, but was able to stay composed and win three close games at the state level to take the title. Berlin boasts 6-7 pitchers who can give the team quality efforts. Berlin has allowed just 1.5 runs per game. Maryland is looking for its first Little League World Series en-try since Hagerstown Federal Little League in 2008.

MAINESaco/Maremont L.L. — Saco

# / Player Age Bats Thr41 Michael Bourgault 13 R R 15 Anthony Bracamonte 12 R R 42 Luke Chessie 12 R R 28 Andrew DeGeorge 13 R L35 Matthew Duchaine 13 R R 11 Landon Heidrich 12 R R46 Derek Madore 12 R R44 Daniel McLeer 12 R R 52 Ean Patry 13 R R55 Hunter Penley 12 L L34 Brogan Searle-Belanger 13 R R13 Timmy Smith 12 R RManager: Todd Duchaine. Coaches: Ryan Chessie, James Searle-Be-langer. League President: Daniel Patry. District Administrator: Lin Bowles. Uncle & Aunt: Jim Jankoski, Val Jankoski.


DistrictBiddeford 9-4Lebanon 26-0York 4-2Biddeford 11-1StateBrewer 13-1Acadia 7-2Bayside (Portland) (L) 2-4Brewer 15-3Bayside 12-4Bayside 14-1

TEAM NOTEBOOKSaco/Maremont Little League returns to the Eastern Regional Tournament for the first time since 1958. This is its third appearance

overall. This group of players has won three state championships, starting at the 9-10 year-old level in 2011. They went on to win states at the 10-11 level in 2012, then followed it up with a title at the 11-12 level this year. Defense and timely hitting has been key for Saco/Maremont so far. They have also stared down pressure and prevailed. Saco/Maremont lost 4-2 to Bayside (Portland) in the state tournament, then proceeded to score 26 runs combined in the next two meetings between the teams with the state title hanging in the balance. If Saco/Maremont wins the New England title, it would be the first Maine participant in the Little League World Series since Westbrook Little League in 2005.

MASSACHUSETTSNewton South East Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr14 Matthew Beckles 12 R R12 Jackson Danforth 12 R R3 Adam Freedman 12 R R1 Jake Freudberg 12 R R24 Ben Genser 11 R R6 Brett Goldstein 12 R R7 Teddy Hoppe 12 R R10 Jeremy Koven 12 R R8 Brandon Lee 12 R R4 Zeke O’Connell 13 R R13 Dante Taylor 12 R R2 Jacob Wang 13 R R5 Ben Zagorianakos 12 R RManager: John Taft. Coaches: Nick Zagorianakos, Jonathan Freedman. League President: Charles Roberts. District Administrator: Ellen Lipo-ma. Aunts: Rita Strahowski.


DistrictNewton North 3-0 Parkway National 14-1Wellesley North 1-12 (L)Newton North 6-5Wellesley South 9-7Newton Central 6-4Wellesley North 12-9Wellesley North 5-3SectionWalpole 4-3 East Boston 1-4 (L)Medford 16-1Walpole 7-6StateHolden 11-8Hanover 3-2Peabody West 5-3Hanover 5-4

TEAM NOTEBOOKNewton South East Little League is making its first trip to the Eastern Regional Tournament in 2013. The city of Newton, Mass. plays host to four Little League programs. Other Newton leagues have played in the Regional Tournament, but this is the first occurrence for Newton South East Little League. The road to a state championship was long and a bit bumpy for Newton South East. The team suffered an early

defeat to a strong Wellesley North team in district play. However, the squad was able to seek out their revenge to beat the same Wellesley North team two times to claim the district banner. The team suffered another loss in section play, but again was capable of playing solid baseball in order to advance to state play. State play was much different. The Newton South East group certainly played their best baseball without dropping a game to any opponent in the states and now find themselves playing for a chance to claim the New England banner. In all, the squad came from behind to win nine of 13 ball games so far in tournament play. While Massachusetts’ offense does not appear to be overpowering, they certainly appear to play superb de-fense and pitch well in tight spots.

NEW HAMPSHIRERye Little Laegue

# / Player Age Bats Thr7 Dylan Chase 12 R R6 Willem Gerrish 12 R R2 Nicholas Guerin 11 R R 3 Raymond Hindle 12 L R8 Dylan King 12 L R10 Calvin Kobylinski 12 R R1 Matthew Leger 12 R R5 Spencer Leger 12 R R4 Max Malila 12 R R11 Joseph Nadeau 11 R R9 Johnathan Swenson 12 L LManager: Ron King. Coaches: Chris Guerin, Derek Malila. League Presi-dent: Ray Hindle. District Admin-istrator: Mary Nyhan. Uncle: Tim Gamache.


DistrictConcord National 12-2Laconia 9-6Tilton-Northfield 24-1Portsmouth 6-0Concord American 12-2Hooksett 11-2Somersworth 12-2Lamprey River 6-4Somersworth 14-4Lamprey River 12-2StateSalem (L) 4-8Salem 2-1Salem 19-7

TEAM NOTEBOOKPower is the name of the game for Rye Little League, which is mak-ing its second trip to the Eastern Regional Tournament (the other one was in 2003). Rye hit at least one home run in each district game and scored 143 runs total in New Hampshire postseason play. Rye reached 10 or more runs in eight of its 13 games. On the mound, Chase, Guerin, Hindle, King, Malila and Swenson can all throw multiple innings. The pitching staff has allowed just 3.1 runs per game so far. If Rye wins the New England Championship, it would be the first

New Hampshire team to reach the Little League World Series since Portsmouth Little League in 2006.

NEW JERSEYEast Greenwich L.L. — Clarksboro

# / Player Age Bats Thr18 Zack Brook 12 R R11 Jonathon Burlingame 13 R R34 Justin Costanzo 12 L R26 Austin Crothers 11 R R17 Josh Crowding 12 R R7 Shawn Dougherty 13 L R24 Ethan Gill 12 R R44 Hunter Kelly 12 R R20 Michael Mackley 12 R R3 Ryan Mihlebach 13 R S13 Zack Miller 13 L R16 Caleb Ritchie 12 R R8 Sean Szestowicki 13 R RManager: Jim Szestowicki. Coach-es: Dennis Burlingame, Brett Kelly. League President: Charles Lipeles. District Administrator: Jim McGeh-rin. Uncle: George Klimek.


DistrictSwedesboro-Woolwich 14-0Pitman 15-2Westville 36-0West Deptford 6-5Glassboro 18-2SectionErial 12-2Haddonfield (L) 6-13Ocean City 12-2Haddonfield 9-6Haddonfield 14-7StateNutley East 7-4Toms River East American 14-4Toms River East American 4-2

TEAM NOTEBOOKEast Greenwich Little League is making its first trip to Bristol for the Little League Baseball East-ern Regional Tournament. In fact, research also shows this is the first time East Greenwich has ever won a Little League Baseball New Jersey District 15 banner. Manager Jim Szestowicki says his team has great defense and solid pitching, but it is the team’s offense that clearly stands out. This squad breezed through district play, with a record of 5-0, while outscoring opponents 89-9. Although East Greenwich was defeated once in sectional play, the team still was able to push a lot of runners across the plate over the course of the sectional tournament to claim the title. While in state play, the East Greenwich group was matched up with perennial powerhouses Nutley East and Toms River American little leagues. While EGLL may have been viewed as the underdog, they took care of busi-ness with a perfect 3-0 record in state play and punched their ticket to Bristol. In all the East Green-wich offense averages 13 runs per game and can certainly move runners around the bases quickly. If the seven-man pitching staff can

produce quality starts and quick bullpen work, New Jersey may prolong their summer by traveling to Williamsport, Penn. for the Little League World Series.

NEW YORKBurnt Hills Ballston Lake

Little League — Burnt Hills# / Player Age Bats Thr30 Brenden Bachus 12 R R24 Evan Bowers 12 L R48 Ryan Farnum 12 R R26 Robert Forlano 12 R R34 Derek Haughey 12 L R25 Alex Hromada 11 L R42 Nathan Katz 12 R R63 Elijah Pinto 12 R R21 Glenn Ramos 12 R R14 Cameron Rhodes 12 L R46 Ryan Stewart 12 R R15 Hunter Valley 12 R R23 Jack Wyatt 12 R RManager: John Wyatt. Coaches: Jay Bowers, Duane Hromada. League President: Mike Morse. District Ad-ministrator: Charles Fitzpatrick. Uncle: Ron Fairwood.


DistrictScotia 12-2Carmen 14-4Schenectady 12-2Rotterdam 10-3Rotterdam 10-2Carmen 6-2SectionColonie 8-2Kingston 13-7East Greenbush 13-8Colonie 10-2StateSouth Shore 4-2Pearl River 5-4South Shore 5-1

TEAM NOTEBOOKBurnt Hills Balston Lake Little League can win going away, and it can squeeze out tight games as well. The result is the first appear-ance for them in the Eastern Re-gional Tournament. The run wasn’t an easy one as Burnt Hills took on opponents from throughout what is arguably the most talented state in the region. To win the state title, Burnt Hills went through perennial power South Shore Little League (Staten Island) twice at the state level. The pitching staff gives up just 3.1 runs per game and the de-fense is solid. With continued good play, Burnt Hills could be the first New York champion to reach the Little League World Series since the South Shore National Little League did it in 2009.

PENNSYLVANIALionville Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr4 Justin Best 13 L R5 Zachary Burton 13 R R23 Tim Campbell 13 R R

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3 Joseph Cestare 13 R R10 Brian Ibarguen 12 R R24 Joseph Janick 13 R R7 Scott Jewett 13 R R6 Connor Kalten 13 L R20 Zachary Orris 13 R R15 Michael Rodriguez 13 R R28 Ethan Waldbuesser 12 R R11 Jack Waldbuesser 12 R RManager: Steve Jewett. Coaches: Todd Waldbuesser, Mike Burton. League President: Frank Giancata-rino. District Administrator: Steve Hoffman. Uncle: Ron Russo.


DistrictEastside American (West Chester) 15-0Eastside National 11-4Eastside National 16-4SectionExeter 20-0South Middleton 12-4South Middleton 30-4StateRidley Area 6-4Warwick Township 8-4North Pocono/Dandy Lion 11-7Keystone 8-7Ridley Area 12-7

TEAM NOTEBOOKLionville Little League, just outside of Philadelphia, is making its first trip to the Eastern Regional Tournament. Lionville has a very high baseball IQ and players are capable of play-ing multiple positions, according to manager Steve Jewett. Lionville has a potent offense, which it used to outscore opponents 149-45. The offense averages nearly 14 runs per contest while the pitching staff sur-renders less than five. Lionville looks to return to Pennsylvania as the Mid-Atlantic representative in the Little League World Series. Keystone Little League was the last Pennsylvania champion to do so in 2011.

RHODE ISLANDLincoln Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr21 Stephen Andrews 13 L R13 Connor Benbenek 13 R R8 David Bordieri, Jr. 12 R R14 Braedon Carney 13 L R15 Dominic Cunha 13 L R7 Aaron DeSousa 13 L R10 Marty Gaughan 12 R R1 Patrick Gribbin 12 L R4 Nathan Kumar 12 R R16 Zarek Larisa 12 R R 17 Kyle Marrapese 13 L L

11 Tyler Santilli 13 R R5 Blake Zaniol 13 R RManager: Matthew Netto. Coaches: Gordon Zaniol, Marty Gaughan, Sr. League President: John Sharkey. District Administrator: Ron Lopes. Uncles & Aunt: Dan Valerio, Paul De-Noia, Donna Papazian.


DistrictCumberland American 8-4Scituate 9-0East Woonsocket 12-1Smithfield 13-0Cumberland National 10-3Cumberland American 13-2StateCranston Western 13-0King Phillip (Bristol) 11-0Cranston Western 13-2

TEAM NOTEBOOKLincoln Little League returns to the Eastern Regional Tournament for the eighth time, the first since 2009. Lin-coln will be looking for its third berth in the Little League World Series, with the other two coming in 2001 and 2004. Lincoln owns two of Rhode Island’s previous five appearances in the Little League World Series. Lincoln has scored double digits in each of its last seven games and didn’t score less than eight in a game

on the way to a perfect postseason record in Rhode Island. Lincoln has outscored its opponents 102-12 and gives up just over a run per game. The pitching staff has four shutouts to its credit, which makes Lincoln a tough out. If Lincoln wins the New England championship, it would be the second Little League World Series appearance for Rhode Island cham-pion in the past three years (Cumber-land American did it in 2011).

VERMONTSouth Burlington Little League

# / Player Age Bats Thr2 Matt Guyette 11 R R6 Ethan Klesch 12 R R22 Gregory Knowles 12 R R9 Nicholas Liscinsky 12 R R33 Connor McGrath 12 L L18 Chance O’Connor 12 L L5 Kevin Paparielo 12 L R34 Max Plunkett 12 R R27 Sammy Premsagar 12 R R4 Ryan Sargent 12 R R8 Ben Tate 12 R R40 John Thibeault 12 R R Manager: Sean McGrath. Coaches: John Klesch, Greg Guyette. League President: Tim Kaczmarek. District Administrator: Dave Hartnett. Un-cle: Terry Lebeau, Henry Couture.


DistrictBurlington 17-0Williston 5-2Colchester 9-2Burlington American 18-1Colchester 12-2Williston 9-2Williston 14-1StateEssex Town 14-4Bennington 19-7Essex Town 2-7Essex Town 11-6

TEAM NOTEBOOKSouth Burlington Little League is making its second straight appear-ance in the Eastern Regional Tourna-ment and fourth overall (2001, 2003, 2012, 2013). There are six returning players from last year’s team. This year’s team is very athletic, has great team speed and says its doesn’t have a weak spot in the lineup, according to manager Sean McGrath. South Burlington averaged 11.8 runs per contest and outscored opponents 130-34 in Vermont. The offense has been solid, but South Burlington also wants quality pitching from Guyette, Klesch, Premsagar and Tate. South Burlington is looking to become the first-ever Vermont champion to reach the Little League World Series.

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